By Independent News Roundup
President Donald Trump has revealed that Iran has agreed to transfer what he described as “nuclear dust” to the United States.
In a Friday social media post, Trump said the material resulted from U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Trump stated, “The U.S.A. will get all Nuclear ‘Dust,’ created by our great B-2 bombers — no money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form.”
He emphasized that the agreement does not involve financial compensation and is separate from recent developments in Lebanon, where a ceasefire with Israel has taken hold.
U.S. Pressure Continues
Trump reiterated that Iran has agreed to surrender its enriched uranium, framing the move as a major step toward curbing Tehran’s nuclear capabilities.
The transfer would represent a significant development in efforts to limit Iran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons.
Trump used the term “nuclear dust” to refer to highly enriched uranium.
According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, the material remains buried deep underground following U.S. strikes in June on three major nuclear sites.
U.S. officials have warned that the material poses a serious security risk.
It could potentially be recovered and used in a nuclear weapons program.
The president also noted that the United States would continue working with Lebanon to counter the Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah as tensions in the region persist.
Strait of Hormuz Reopens, But U.S. Blockade Remains in Place
The announcement comes as Iran completely reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday.
The Strait is a critical global shipping route through which roughly 20 percent of the world’s oil supply passes.
Despite the reopening, Trump made clear that U.S. pressure would not be eased.
“The blockade will remain in full force until our transaction with Iran is 100 percent complete,” Trump wrote in a follow-up post.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed on social media that the strait is once again fully open to commercial traffic, as a fragile 10-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah appears to be holding.
Trump initially welcomed the reopening but clarified that the United States would maintain its leverage.
He also stated that Iran, with U.S. assistance, is working to remove naval mines from the waterway.
The president also noted that Ira has agreed to “never” close the Strait again.
Ongoing Tensions Underscore Fragile Diplomatic Landscape
The blockade was imposed earlier this week after Iran restricted access to the strait amid escalating tensions tied to the conflict in Lebanon.
Tehran had described those restrictions as a response to what it viewed as violations of a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Trump’s decision to maintain the blockade, even after the reopening of the Strait, appears aimed at sustaining pressure as negotiations continue.
Recent direct talks between U.S. and Iranian officials ended without a breakthrough, with major disagreements persisting over Iran’s nuclear program and other key issues.
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